We don't have a DM in the club aside from Arteta. Not even Frimpong, and we sent Coquelin out on loan months ago and can't recall him. The back 4 had zero protection, and a clumsy pace merchant with the first touch of an elephant like Agbonlahor looked like Messi against us. Even Vermaelen who can deputize in that position, is out for months.
It gets even worse from there. Chamberlain is now out for 3 months, Ramsey and Gibbs are out for a couple of weeks, no Arteta till october, and Sagna might have a concussion. We only have 11/23 first team players available against Fulham next week. Bellerin was on the bench today, and might see action sooner than expected if we don't get some signings in.
Wait, even Ramsey and Gibbs? Could you post a link with that information?